Experience

LLA Therapy

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Speech Language Pathologist

  • Sep 2020 - Present



ST JOHN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Student Clinician

  • May 2020 - Sep 2020

  • Assessed, developed goals/plan of care, and implemented treatment with clients in inpatient and outpatient settings • Outpatient caseload (assessed and treated): Pediatric speech disorders, ASD, pediatric/adult language disorders, CAS, adult aphasia & neurogenic disorders, acquired apraxia, adult cognitive disorders, adult dysphagia, dysarthria, and voice disorders • Inpatient caseload (assessed and treated): Adult dysphagia, dysarthria, aphasia, cognitive disorders, voice disorders, bedside clinical swallow evaluations (CSE), and performance and interpretation of Modified Barium Swallow Studies



Vincentian

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Student Clinician

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  •Conducted assessments and implemented treatment with adult patients with diagnoses including: cognitive impairment, voice disorders, Parkinson’s disease, language disorders, and dysphagia •Conducted bed-side swallowing assessments to determine appropriate modified diet •Counseled patients and family members to develop coping and social strategies around acquired communication and swallowing disorders •In-person interaction suspended due to COVID-19 •Conducted assessments and implemented treatment with adult patients with diagnoses including: cognitive impairment, voice disorders, Parkinson’s disease, language disorders, and dysphagia •Conducted bed-side swallowing assessments to determine appropriate modified diet •Counseled patients and family members to develop coping and social strategies around acquired communication and swallowing disorders •In-person interaction suspended due to COVID-19



The Watson Institute

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Student Clinician

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  •Assessed and treated children (ages 3-5) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech disorders, language disorders, hearing loss, and emotional/behavioral problems; individual and group therapy •Administered formal and informal assessments and intervention using a wide range of communication modalities including: AAC (high-tech, lo-tech, and no-tech), multisensory approach, ASL. Conducted hearing and speech/language screenings •Adapted materials and therapeutic environment to accommodate students’ sensory, cognitive, and behavioral differences •Participated and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEP). Interprofessional collaboration across scopes including: Special Education instructors, administrators, PT, Hearing, etc. •Conducted Intensive Teaching (Verbal Behavior) treatment protocol



Duquesne University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Graduate Student Clinician

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  •Assessed, developed plans of care, and implemented treatment with clients in an outpatient setting •Assessed and implemented high-tech and low-tech AAC devices for clients •Partnered closely with clients’ primary caregivers, families, and spouses to develop effective home programs and strategies for success beyond the clinic •Caseload included: adult/pediatric speech disorders, ASD, pediatric fluency disorders, voice disorders, CAPD/hearing disorders, adult aphasia and neurogenic disorders, adult cognitive communication, and adult/pediatric language disorders